ch10 Flashcards
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1
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The Internet is one large network.
A
F. Network of network
2
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The Internet is flat in structure
A
F. It consists of multiple interconnected networks, forming a complex web of infrastructure.)
3
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What entities make up the internet’s network infrastructure?
A) National and state government agencies
B) Nonprofit organizations
C) For-profit companies
D) All of the above
E) None of the above
A
D
4
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How do networks on the internet exchange data with each other?
A) By physical mail
B) By using Internet protocols and exchanging data packets
C) By sending carrier pigeons
D) By telepathy
E) By Morse code
A
B
5
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How do users typically connect to the internet?
A) Through satellite dishes
B) Through Internet cafes
C) Through an Internet service provider (ISP)
D) By using carrier pigeons
E) By smoke signals
A
C
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What happens when a user accesses content outside their ISP’s network?
A) Data flows only within the ISP’s network
B) Data is transmitted via telepathy
C) Data flows through multiple networks linking ISPs
D) The user’s device receives the content directly
E) The user’s device becomes the ISP’s network
A
C
7
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How do networks on the internet handle traffic from other networks?
A) They block all incoming traffic
B) They charge a fee for incoming traffic
C) They offer free access to all incoming traffic
D) They redirect incoming traffic to a different network
E) They send carrier pigeons to deliver incoming data packets
A
C
8
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What aspect of networking is tightly regulated within this “rigidly controlled club”?
A) Application protocols
B) Physical layer standards
C) Transport layer protocols
D) Data encryption methods
E) Network security measures
A
C
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What aspect of networking is tightly regulated within this “rigidly controlled club”?
A) Application protocols
B) Physical layer standards
C) Transport layer protocols
D) Data encryption methods
E) Network security measures
A
C
10
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Which layers of the OSI model require adherence to strict standards for data exchange?
A) Presentation layer
B) Transport layer
C) Data link layer
D) Physical layer
E) Application layer
A
D
11
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What flexibility does this “rigidly controlled club” allow for in terms of protocol development?
A) None; all protocols must adhere strictly to existing standards
B) Limited flexibility for minor adjustments
C) Freedom to develop new content and application protocols
D) Only allows modifications to existing protocols
E) Allowing changes only at the physical layer
A
C
12
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\Which type of ISPs connect directly with tier 1 ISPs?
A) Tier 1 ISPs
B) Tier 2 ISPs
C) Tier 3 ISPs
D) Local ISPs
E) National ISPs
A
B
13
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What is the primary function of Tier 2 ISPs?
A) Selling access to individuals
B) Connecting with Tier 1 ISPs
C) Selling access to local ISPs
D) Providing services to their customers
E) Exchanging data at Internet exchange point
A
C
14
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Which ISPs are directly connected to individuals?
A) Tier 1 ISPs
B) Tier 2 ISPs
C) Tier 3 ISPs
D) Regional ISPs
E) National ISPs
A
C
15
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Tier 1 service providers connect together and exchange data at IXPs.
A
T
16
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At the top of the Internet structure are tier 1 ___________, such as AT&T and Sprint.
a. Network Access Points
b. Internet service providers
c. bridges
d. LATAs
e. digital subscriber lines
A
B
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Tier 1 ISPs connect together and exchange data at ___________.
a. IXPs
b. cable modem termination system endpoints
c. distribution hubs
d. the Internet engineering task force headquarters
e. the Internet Society network center
A
A
18
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Who primarily operates most Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in contemporary times?
A) Government agencies
B) Nonprofit organizations
C) Commercial firms
D) Educational institutions
E) Volunteer groups
A
C
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What is a common strategy employed by regional and local ISPs to enhance the reliability of their network connections?
A) Limiting connections to a single higher-level ISP
B) Establishing multiple connections with other ISPs
C) Relying solely on Tier 1 ISPs
D) Avoiding redundancy in network connections
E) Restricting access to Internet Exchange Points
A
B
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Why do regional and local ISPs establish multiple connections with other ISPs?
A) To increase dependency on a single higher-level ISP
B) To increase redundancy in network connections
C) To decrease the reliability of their network connections
D) To rely solely on Tier 1 ISPs
E) To restrict access to Internet Exchange Points
A
B
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IXPs were originally designed to connect only tier 3 ISPs.
A
F
22
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What is the primary function of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)?
A) Providing internet access to individuals
B) Connecting regional ISPs to tier 1 ISPs
C) Linking networks of tier 2 and tier 3 ISPs
D) Connecting tier 1 ISPs together
E) Regulating internet traffic flow
A
D
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In addition to tier 1 ISPs, what other types of ISPs may directly connect to IXPs?
A) Only tier 2 ISPs
B) Only tier 3 ISPs
C) Only regional ISPs
D) Large tier 2 and tier 3 ISPs
E) National ISPs
A
D
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What is the role of smaller IXPs in major cities?
A) They provide internet access to individuals
B) They link networks of regional ISPs
C) They connect tier 1 ISPs together
D) They regulate internet traffic flow
E) They only serve nonprofit organizations
A
B
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What characterizes the nature of each Internet Service Provider (ISP) within the internet infrastructure?
A) Centralized management
B) Autonomous system
C) Government ownership
D) Nonprofit status
E) Decentralized routing protocols
B. network operated by organization
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What is the primary function of an ISP's interior routing protocol?
A) Exchange routing information with other ISPs
B) Ensure redundancy in network connections
C) Handle traffic within the ISP's own network
D) Establish connections with regional ISPs
E) Manage Internet Exchange Points (IXPs
C. Interior protocol provide detail info abt each router and path
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Which protocol do ISPs use to exchange routing information at Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and connection points?
A) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
B) Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
C) Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
D) Internet Protocol (IP)
E) User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
C. Info about preffered or best route
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Peering means that a tier 1 ISP does not charge another tier 1 ISP to transmit its
messages
T
29
__________ has led to the belief that the Internet is “free”.
a. Encrypting
b. Peering
c. Bridging
d. Tolling
e. Polling
B
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___________ refers to the fact that ISPs do not charge one another (at the same level)
for transferring messages they exchange across an NAP or MAE.
a. Popping
b. Peering
c. Yiping
d. Napping
e. Chargebacking
B
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Peering has led to the emergence of a new organization type called the _______,
which permits any ISP to connect to its network.
a. gigapop
b. autonomous system
c. ISP
d. IXP
e. Service provider
D
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In general, tier 3 ISPs make money by charging ________.
a. customers
b. ICANN
c. UCAID
d. the DSLAM
e. CSUs/DSUs
A
33
Which of the following is one of the tier 1 ISPs in North America?
a. IETF
b. IEEE
c. IAB
d. Sprint
e. ISOC
D
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Which tier of ISPs is charged directly by Tier 1 ISPs for data transmission?
A) Tier 1 ISPs
B) Tier 2 ISPs
C) Tier 3 ISPs
D) Regional ISPs
E) Local ISPs
B
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Who do Tier 3 ISPs typically charge for access to the internet?
A) Tier 1 ISPs
B) Tier 2 ISPs
C) Government agencies
D) Individuals and corporate users
E) Nonprofit organizations
D
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A point of presence is the place at which the ISP provides services to its customers.
T
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A _________ is the place at which the ISP provides services to its customers.
a. remote access point
b. network access point
c. cable modem termination system endpoint
d. point-of-presence
e. metropolitan area exchange
D
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How do companies typically connect to the internet?
A) By establishing multiple POPs
B) By connecting directly to Tier 1 ISPs
C) By establishing a circuit to the ISP's POP
D) By using satellite connections
E) By relying solely on wireless networks
C
39
What are the two charges that companies typically pay for internet access?
A) Local exchange charge and ISP charge
B) Circuit charge and router charge
C) ISP charge and equipment charge
D) Bandwidth charge and ISP charge
E) Circuit charge and ISP charge
E
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What are the two primary services an individual subscriber technically subscribes to for internet access?
A) DNS service and ISP charge
B) Circuit charge (e.g., DSL) and ISP charge
C) Router service and ISP charge
D) Modem service and ISP charge
E) Bandwidth service and ISP charge
b
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How does an individual typically connect to the internet?
A) By establishing multiple Points of Presence (POPs)
B) By connecting directly to Tier 1 ISPs
C) By subscribing to DSL or cable modem service
D) By establishing fiber optic connections
E) By using satellite connections
C
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What does the telecommunications company typically do for individual subscribers in terms of billing?
A) They charge separately for circuit and ISP services
B) They bundle circuit charge and ISP charge onto one bill
C) They charge extra for router services
D) They provide internet services for free
E) They charge a flat fee regardless of usage
B
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Within an ISP's network, where do messages destined for other customers of the same ISP typically stay?
A) Within the ISP's Points of Presence (POPs)
B) Within the ISP's physical infrastructure
C) Within the ISP's network backbone
D) Within the ISP's billing system
E) Within the ISP's customer service department
C
44
When messages are destined outside the ISP's network, what is the typical route they take?
A) Directly to the recipient's location
B) Through multiple Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
C) Through the ISP's Points of Presence (POPs)
D) Through the ISP's network backbone
E) Through the ISP's customer service department
B
45
In the provided example, why might a message from a user in Minneapolis to an organization in Minneapolis need to travel to a distant city like Chicago, Dallas, or New York?
A) Due to the lack of connectivity between Minneapolis ISPs
B) Due to limitations in the Minneapolis ISP infrastructure
C) Due to the nearest IXP being located in one of those distant cities
D) Due to the ISP's preference for routing messages through distant cities
E) Due to limitations in the Minneapolis ISP's Points of Presence (POPs)
C
46
Which of the following is not considered a common internet access technology?
A) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
B) Cable Modem
C) Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
D) Satellite Internet
D
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Technologies that provide higher-speed communications than traditional modems
(e.g., DSL) are known as ______________ technologies.
a. middleband
b. narrowband
c. rubberband
d. metalband
e. broadband
E
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What term is commonly used to describe DSL and cable modem technologies?
A) Narrowband technologies
B) Dial-up technologies
C) Broadband technologies
D) Low-speed technologies
E) Legacy technologies
C
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Technologies such as DSL and cable modem are called narrowband technologies.
F
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Digital Subscriber Line is a family of multipoint technologies
F. family of point-to-point technologies
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For access to DSL, __________ equipment is installed at the customer location.
a. point-of-presence
b. satellite dish
c. customer premises
d. metropolitan area exchange
e. network access point
C. local loop connects to customer premises equipment includes line splitter; dsl modem)
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Digital _________ Line is a family of point-to-point technologies designed to provide
high-speed data transmission over traditional telephone lines.
a. System
b. Satisfaction
c. Speedy
d. Subscriber
e. Switch
D
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The _________ is the connection from a home or business to the telephone company
end office.
a. distribution hub
b. RFC
c. UCAID
d. local loop
e. CA*net 3
D
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What advantage does DSL have in terms of infrastructure?
A) It requires rewiring of the existing local loop cable
B) It utilizes existing local loop cable without requiring rewiring
C) It relies on satellite connections for internet access
D) It uses fiber optic cables exclusively
E) It requires installation of new cables in every household
B
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In a DSL environment, the line splitter and DSL modem are always two separate
devices.
F
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A DSL modem is also known as a:
a. DSL bridge
b. DSL switch
c. DSL router
d. DSL gateway
e. DSL hub
C
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At the DSL customer premises is a device called a(n)
a. cable modem
b. DSLAM
c. DSL modem
d. Internet router
e. DSL bridge
C
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Which of the following statements is true in regards to DSL?
a. On a circuit, the shorter the distance, the higher the speed.
b. On a circuit, the longer the distance, the higher the speed.
c. On a circuit, the longer the distance, less attenuation occurs.
d. On a circuit, the shorter the distance, more attenuation occurs.
e. When more attenuation occurs, higher frequency signals can be used effectively.
A
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What is the function of a line splitter in customer premises equipment (CPE) for DSL?
A) Combining voice and internet data traffic
B) Separating traditional voice telephone traffic from internet data traffic
C) Enhancing internet speed
D) Providing wireless connectivity
E) Managing network security
B
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Where does the voice telephone traffic typically get directed to in customer premises equipment (CPE) for DSL?
A) DSL modem
B) Router
C) Line splitter
D) Telephone
E) Computer
D
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What is the role of the DSL modem in customer premises equipment (CPE) for DSL?
A) Producing Ethernet packets for connecting to a computer or router
B) Directing voice telephone traffic
C) Managing network security
D) Providing wireless connectivity
E) Enhancing internet speed
A
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How does the line splitter contribute to ensuring uninterrupted voice communications during DSL equipment failure?
A) By enhancing internet speed
B) By providing wireless connectivity
C) By directing telephone signals into the normal telephone system
D) By producing Ethernet packets
E) By managing network security
C
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What devices are typically integrated into one by DSL companies targeting home users?
A) Line splitters and routers
B) Modems and switches
C) Routers and access points
D) Line splitters, modems, routers, switches, and access points
E) Modems and access points
D
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To use DSL, a customer needs a DSL Access Multiplexer installed at his or her
location.
F. in local carrier end office
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At the DSL local carrier's office, the __________ demultiplexes the data streams and converts them into digital data.
a. DSLAM
b. GrandSlam
c. WAP
d. line splitter
e. X.25 PAD.
A
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Data traffic from the DSL customer premises is sent to a __________, which is
located at the local carrier’s end office.
a. modem
b. codec
c. DSLAM
d. NIC
e. ATM
C
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In a DSL environment, local loops from many customers enter and are connected to
the _____.
a. central office
b. computer center
c. main central office
d. main distribution facility
e. rack
D
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Which traffic gets directed to the DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM)?
A) Voice traffic
B) Internet data traffic
C) Both voice and data traffic
D) Wireless traffic
E) Satellite traffic
c
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ADSL uses FDM to create three channels over the one local loop circuit: one for
voice, one for upstream data, and one for downstream data.
T
70
The most common type of DSL today is ADSL.
T
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Why is Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) termed asymmetric?
A) Because it uses fiber optic cables
B) Because it has equal speeds for upstream and downstream data channels
C) Because its two data channels have different speeds
D) Because it requires rewiring of existing cables
E) Because it relies on satellite connections
C
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How are the two data channels in ADSL further multiplexed?
A) Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
B) Space Division Multiplexing (SDM)
C) Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
D) Code Division Multiplexing (CDM)
E) Phase Division Multiplexing (PDM)
C
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What factor determines the bandwidths of data channels in ADSL?
A) The type of modulation used
B) The type of customer premises equipment (CPE)
C) The distance between CPE and end office
D) The number of ISPs in the local area
E) The availability of fiber optic cables
C
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Why do shorter distances between CPE and end office result in higher speeds in ADSL?
A) Due to the use of lower-frequency signals
B) Due to the reduced need for modulation
C) Due to reduced attenuation and the ability to use higher-frequency signals
D) Due to increased reliance on satellite connections
E) Due to the availability of more advanced router
C
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The phone line from the DSL customer to the telephone company end office is
referred to as the “remote loop”.
F
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The most common cable modem standard is Data over Cable Service Interface
Specification.
T
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Another term for cable networks that use both fiber-optic and coaxial cable is
__________.
a. fixed wireless
b. mobile wireless
c. distribution hub
d. hybrid fiber coax
e. fibrax
D
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What technology does a cable modem typically use to deliver internet service?
A) Ethernet
B) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
C) Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks
D) Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
E) Dial-up Modem
C
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What is the most common protocol used for cable modems?
A) Ethernet Protocol
B) Digital Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS)
C) Fiber Optic Protocol
D) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
E) Internet Protocol (IP)
B
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What determines the speed of internet service offered by cable modems?
A) Quality of the coaxial cable
B) Quality of the modem
C) Quality of the router
D) Quality of the cable plant
E) Quality of the compute
D
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Digital Subscriber Line is a family of multipoint technologies.
F. Cable modem
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What is the main difference between DSL and cable modem architecture?
A) DSL uses fiber optic cables, while cable modems use coaxial cables
B) DSL operates on Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), while cable modems use Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
C) DSL is a point-to-point technology, while cable modems use shared multipoint circuits
D) DSL offers higher downstream speeds than cable modems
E) DSL is more susceptible to security issues compared to cable modems
C
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What security issue is commonly associated with cable modem architecture?
A) Interference from neighboring networks
B) Data corruption during transmission
C) Unauthorized access to shared messages on the circuit
D) Physical damage to the coaxial cables
E) Compatibility issues with older devices
C
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What characteristic of cable modem architecture leads to users competing for available capacity?
A) Use of fiber optic cables
B) Point-to-point technology
C) Shared multipoint circuits
D) Dedicated bandwidth allocation
E) Secure encryption protocols
C
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What type of cable typically enters the customer premises for cable TV wiring?
A) Fiber optic cable
B) Ethernet cable
C) Coaxial cable
D) Twisted pair cable
E) DSL cable
C
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What is the purpose of the optical-electrical (OE) converter in the fiber node?
A) To increase the speed of data transmission
B) To convert between coaxial cable and fiber-optic cable
C) To filter unwanted signals
D) To encrypt data for security
E) To amplify the signal strength
B
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A(n) __________ is used to connect a fiber optic cable from the cable TV company
side to a coaxial cable on the customer side.
a. CA*net 3
b. RFC
c. WAP proxy
d. fixed wireless connection
e. optical-electrical converter
E
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A(n) ___________ contains a series of cable modems/multiplexers and converts the
data from cable modem protocols into protocols needed for Internet traffic, before
passing them to a router connected to an ISP POP.
a. Internet steering system
b. optical-electrical converter
c. WAP proxy
d. cable modem termination system
e. fixed wireless system
D
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In a cable modem environment, a _______ is used to combine Internet data traffic
with ordinary TV video traffic and then send it back to the fiber node for distribution.
a. modem
b. router
c. bridge
d. combiner
e. CMTS
D
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What is the main function of the Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) in cable modem networks?
A) To amplify the downstream traffic
B) To convert data from cable modem procols (DOCSIS) to Internet protocols
C) To manage downstream and upstream traffic
D) To provide wireless connectivity
E) To filter unwanted signals
B
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Which direction of traffic does the Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) handle?
A) Downstream traffic only
B) Upstream traffic only
C) Both downstream and upstream traffic
D) Fiber optic traffic
E) Wireless traffic
B
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How are fiber nodes typically connected to the cable company distribution hub (headend)?
A) Through coaxial cables
B) Through Ethernet cables
C) Through fiber optic cables
D) Through DSL cables
E) Through satellite connections
C
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Which direction of traffic does the combiner handle?
A) Upstream traffic only
B) Downstream traffic only
C) Both upstream and downstream traffic
D) Fiber optic traffic
E) Wireless traffic
B
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With regards to DSL, on a circuit, the longer the distance, less attenuation occurs.
F
95
A cable company headend is also referred to as a:
a. Abilene network
b. WAP proxy
c. cable modem
d. distribution hub
e. fiber node
D
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Fiber to the Home uses _____.
a. frequency division multiplexing
b. wavelength division multiplexing
c. time division multiplexing
d. statistical time division multiplexing
e. all of the above
B
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What is the primary difference between Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and cable modem technology?
A) FTTH uses coaxial cables, while cable modem uses fiber optic cables
B) FTTH provides shared multipoint service, while cable modem offers point-to-point service
C) FTTH uses Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), while cable modem uses Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
D) FTTH utilizes dedicated point-to-point service, while cable modem utilizes shared multipoint service
E) FTTH is only available in urban areas, while cable modem is available in rural areas
D
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How does Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) replace traditional copper telephone lines?
A) By using satellite connections
B) By using DSL technology
C) By installing fiber-optic cables directly into residences or offices
D) By using Ethernet cables
E) By using coaxial cables
C
99
The device similar to a DSL router, but used in a FTTH environment is called an
optical network unit.
T
100
What component at the subscriber location in FTTH architecture converts optical network signals into Ethernet packets?
A) Optical Unit Network (OUN)
B) Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
C) Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS)
D) Fiber Node
E) Main Distribution Facility (MDF)
B,A
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What function does the Optical Unit Network (OUN) serve in FTTH architecture?
A) It converts optical network signals into coaxial cable signals
B) It converts optical network signals into Ethernet packets
C) It manages downstream and upstream traffic
D) It amplifies the signal strength
E) It separates internet traffic from TV video traffic
B
102
Besides converting optical network signals, what additional functionality can an Optical Unit Network (OUN) box serve in FTTH architecture?
A) It can act as a fiber node
B) It can act as a cable modem termination system
C) It can act as an Ethernet switch and a router
D) It can act as a combiner
E) It can act as a main distribution facility (MDF)
C
103
What is one major difference between active optical networking and passive optical networking?
A) Active optical networking requires fiber optic cables, while passive optical networking requires coaxial cables
B) Active optical networking requires electrical power, while passive optical networking does not
C) Active optical networking has a limited range, while passive optical networking does not
D) Active optical networking uses Ethernet packets, while passive optical networking uses optical signals
E) Active optical networking is more expensive than passive optical networking
B
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What is a limitation of passive optical networking devices?
A) They require electrical power for operation
B) They have a shorter range compared to active optical networking
C) They are more expensive to implement
D) They are more difficult to install than active optical networking devices
E) They have a limited range of about 10 miles due to signal fade
e
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The closest the Internet has to an “owning” organization is the ___________.
a. Internet Service Provider
b. Abilene network
c. CA*Net3
d. University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development
e. Internet Society
E
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107
Which of the following is not part of the work of the Internet Society?
a. public policy
b. connecting optical-electrical converters
c. education
d. development of Internet standards
e. maintenance of Internet standards
B
108
What are the three main areas of focus for the Internet Society?
A) Technology, infrastructure, and innovation
B) Policy, education, and standards
C) Security, privacy, and accessibility
D) Governance, regulation, and research
E) Networking, development, and advocac
B
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What is the primary focus of the Internet Society's public policy initiatives?
A) Improving Internet infrastructure
B) Providing training and education programs
C) Engaging in debates on censorship, copyright, privacy, and universal access
D) Developing and maintaining Internet standards
E) Coordinating with other standards bodies
C
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How does the Internet Society contribute to education in developing nations?
A) By advocating for improved copyright laws
B) By engaging in debates on censorship
C) By providing training and education programs
D) By developing and maintaining Internet standards
E) By coordinating with national and international bodies
C
111
The ________ is a large open international community of network designers,
operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet
architecture and smooth operation of the Internet.
a. Internet Society
b. Internet Engineering Task Force
c. Internet Engineering Steering Committee
d. Internet Architecture Board
e. Internet Research Task Force
b
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The RFCs that form the basis for Internet standards are developed by the IETF and its
working groups.
T. RFC: request For Comments
113
The ___________ is responsible for technical management of IETF and the Internet
standards process.
a. Internet Society
b. University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development
c. Internet Engineering Steering Committee
d. Internet Architecture Board
e. Internet Research Task Force
C
114
How is each working group within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) chaired?
A) By a member of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
B) By a member of the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF)
C) By a member of the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG)
D) By a member of the Internet Society
E) By a member of the public policy team
C
115
The Internet Engineering Steering Group provides strategic architectural oversight for
the Internet.
F. Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
116
What is the primary role of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?
A) Technical management of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
B) Development and maintenance of Internet standards
C) Strategic architectural oversight and guidance
D) Coordination of education and training programs
E) Advocacy for universal access to the Internet
C
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How does the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) contribute to the governance of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)?
A) By providing technical management
B) By appointing each IETF chairperson
C) By coordinating research efforts
D) By developing and maintaining Internet standards
E) By engaging in debates on public policy issues
B. and steering group
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In 1996, The National Science foundation provided $100 million to start the ___________ program to develop the very-high-performance Backbone Network Service.
a. CA*Net3
b. UCAID
c. Next Generation Internet
d. Internet 3
e. WAP proxyIn 1996, The National Science foundation provided $100 million to start the
C
119
Which of the following new Internet efforts was started by 34 universities?
a. CA*net 3
b. ARDNOC
c. vBNS
d. NGI
e. Internet2
E
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A high-speed Internet has a set of access points called ____pops that provide pointof-presence at ________ speeds.
a. giga, gigabit
b. mega, megabit
c. multi, multibit
d. giga, megabit
e. multi, gigabit
A
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. Some of the new applications being developed for a high-speed Internet include
a. Tele-immersion
b. Tele-conferencing
c. QoS
d. Broadband
e. Tele-phoning
A. and videoconferencing
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. Internet2® is an organization of about _____ universities, corporations, government
agencies, and organizations.
a. 100
b. 250
c. 400
d. 750
C
123
With regards to DSL, when more attenuation occurs, higher frequency signals can be
used effectively
F
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Each of the networks in Internet 2 has a set of access points called terapops.
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